Artist Statement
Nature is most often the immediate source of inspiration for my
works; specific places, particular elements of the landscape,
and processes such as growth, metamorphosis, and re-generation.
I spend a great amount of time immersed in natural environments
and many of my works can be traced back to outdoor excursions.
Natural forms and objects are other sources of intrigue which
contribute to the transformation of my perceptions into artworks.
The impact of a manmade element situated in contrast or harmony
with an organic reference often captures my attention; a fence
line along a cutbank, a wooden stake beside a flower in a garden,
or treasures kept inside of bowls . The role of memory in this
process is nebulous and inextricable. It is usually only in retrospect
that the path from inspiration to creation will show traces of
itself.
Abstraction, whether pure or with some objective reference, has
been the cornerstone of my art making; paintings in particular.
My expression ultimately resides in the process of fusing tactile
material with less tangible inspirations. Working in any media
including painting, drawing, and printmaking makes it possible
to engage in the cycle of regeneration and renewal. The opportunity
to evoke new visual experiences continues to fuel my desire to
paint and make art.
I was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan and have since lived in
several cities including Saskatoon, Edmonton, LLoydminster, Ottawa,
and Osaka, Japan. I have maintained a studio practice since 1992.
Following the completion of my BFA in 1999, I was awarded the
University of Alberta MFA/MDes scholarship. In 2001, I received
my MFA (painting) from the University of Alberta, where I also
instructed sessionally in the Fine Arts Department. For the past
four years, I've been enjoying studio life in and around Calgary.
Many of my paintings are in private and corporate collections
in Western Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Kelly Krueger BFA MFA
Exhibition "Catalogue of
Trees"
September 27 to October 8th
Opening reception Saturday Sept. 27th
from 2 to 4 pm.
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Sky and Tree Lines
Acrylic on Canvas
45 x 35inches
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Wodden Bowl : Floating Stones
Acrylic on Canvas
44 x 40 inches
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Bubble Bowls : Sleeping Crane SOLD
Acrylic on Canvas
29 x 36 inches
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Thicket
Acrylic on Canvas
56 x 36 inches
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EDUCATION and AWARDS
University of Alberta, Edmonton
2001 MFA Degree
2001 Mary Louise Imrie Graduate Student Award (travel)
1999-01 U of A Master of Fine Arts, Master of Design Scholarship
(most valuable honour awarded)
1999 U of A Graduate Studies and Research Scholarship
1999 BFA Degree with Distinction 1998 Florence Andison Friedman
Award (painting)
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
1981 B.Ed Degree
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2006 Autumn Bluff, Open House, Springbank Hill, Alberta
2005 Grounded, Open House, Springbank Hill, Alberta
2005 Prairie Pride, Grand Couteau Centre, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
2005 Precious Little, Open House, Bearspaw, Alberta
2005 Moving Places, Open House, Bearspaw, Alberta
2004 Autumn Bluff, Open House, Bragg Creek, Alberta
2004 90 for Nine, Open House, Bragg Creek, Alberta
2002 Summer Sojourn, Elbow Valley, Calgary, Alberta
2001 Interleaves, FAB Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1999 Terrena, Heritage Cultural Center, Lloydminster, Alberta
1999 Musidora, Swizzlesticks, Edmonton, Alberta
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2007 Fielding the Familiar, Elevation Gallery, Canmore, Ab.
2007 Intangible Notions, Elevation Gallery, Canmore, Ab.
2006 Essential Expanse, Elevation Gallery, Canmore, Alberta
2006 Unplugged, Elevation Gallery, Canmore, Alberta
2005 Painting Alberta, FAB Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
2003 Art in the Hangar, Municipal Airport, Edmonton, Alberta
2003 Recent Work, Brine Gallery, EAG, Edmonton, Alberta
2002 Standing Room Only, Keyano College, Ft.McMurray, Alberta
2001 Standing Room Only, Koolhaus Artspace, Edmonton, Alberta
2001 Fast Forward II, FAB Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
2001 Standing Room Only, SNAP Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
2000 Fast Forward, FAB Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1999 Myriad, Profiles Gallery, St. Albert, Alberta
1999 What's New '99, Brine Gallery, EAG, Edmonton, Alberta
1999 Last Scene, FAB Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1998 10 Pin, Harcourt House, Edmonton, Alberta
1997 Summer Show, FAB Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1996 Recent work, UofA Extension Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1995 Arts Guild Show, Cultural Center, LLoydminster, Alberta
